A Sort of Book Haul!

TL;DR

Adri shares her recent book haul, featuring a diverse selection of exciting books, including Latinx middle grade, queer YA contemporary, Afro-Latinx contemporary in verse, queer slice of life music series, Latinx paranormal fantasy, and more.

Transcript

Bibliophiles of the internet, my name is Adri and today I’m here to shout about some of my newest books. First of all, helpful links will continue to be down below. If they need to be updated, I will update them, but I still encourage you to check those out. Second of all, I normally do a book haul for every quarter, but I’ve been putting off my se... Read More

Key Insights

• 📙 Adri showcases a diverse range of books she acquired, including Latinx middle grade, queer YA contemporary, Afro-Latinx contemporary in verse, queer slice of life music series, Latinx paranormal fantasy, and more.
• 📔 Several of the books featured in the haul are #ownvoices, providing authentic representation of marginalized communities.
• 📔 The books cover a variety of genres, including fantasy, contemporary, gothic, and middle grade, catering to different reading preferences.
• 💪 Adri's excitement about each book highlights their unique premises and the strong storytelling abilities of the respective authors.
• 💨 The haul includes both pre-ordered books and books won through giveaways, showcasing different ways to acquire new reads.
• 🫠 Adri's recommendations and positive reviews of the books she has already read in the haul add credibility to their quality and entertainment value.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the book "Into the Tall, Tall Grass" by Loriel Ryon about?

"Into the Tall, Tall Grass" is a Latinx middle-grade #ownvoices story about a girl named Yolanda, whose family possesses magical gifts. When her grandmother falls into a mysterious sleep, Yolanda discovers a strange grass in the desert behind their house that may hold the key to helping her grandmother.

Q: What is "Verona Comics" by Jennifer Dugan about?

"Verona Comics" is a queer YA contemporary story about Jubilee and Ridley, whose parents own rival comic book stores. They meet at a comic convention prom, feel an instant connection, and realize they may have to keep their relationship secret due to their parents' rivalry.

Q: What is "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo about?

"Clap When You Land" is an Afro-Latinx contemporary story written in verse about two girls, one from New York and the other from the Dominican Republic, who discover they are sisters after their father dies in a plane crash. The book explores their journey of understanding their father's secrets and healing from the loss.

Q: What is "Lobizona" by Romina Garber about?

"Lobizona" is an #ownvoices Latinx paranormal fantasy about Manu, an undocumented Argentine immigrant with star-shaped pupils. When her mom is arrested in an ICE raid, Manu enters a hidden magical world within our own, where she discovers her own identity and unlocks hidden truths about herself.

Q: What is "Given" by Kizu Natsuki about?

"Given" is a queer slice of life music series about Uenoyama, a guitarist who meets Mafuyu, a quiet boy with a broken guitar. Uenoyama fixes the guitar and invites Mafuyu to join his band, discovering Mafuyu's gifted lyricism and amazing voice. The series is emotional, deep, and beautifully written.

Q: What is "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi about?

"Pet" is an #ownvoices queer magical story about Jam, a young trans girl who accidentally releases a creature from her mom's painting. The creature informs her of a dangerous monster in her best friend's house, leading Jam on a journey to uncover the truth. The book is unique, beautifully written, and powerful.

Q: What is "Blazewrath Games" by Amparo Ortiz about?

"Blazewrath Games" is an #ownvoices Latinx fantasy about Lana Torres, who dreams of representing Puerto Rico in the Blazewrath World Cup, a prestigious dragon and rider tournament. Lana becomes entangled in an international conspiracy that could jeopardize the safety of the Cup, leading to high-stakes adventures.

Q: What is "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia about?

"Mexican Gothic" is an #ownvoices twist on a gothic story set in 1950s Mexico. Noemí receives a mysterious letter from her newlywed cousin asking for help, leading her to a mysterious and dangerous house. The book explores supernatural elements and mysterious secrets within the gothic setting.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adri shares her recent book haul, which includes a selection of books she's most excited about obtaining in the last quarter.

• The books featured in the haul include various genres, such as Latinx middle grade, queer YA contemporary, Afro-Latinx contemporary in verse, queer slice of life music series, Latinx paranormal fantasy, and more.

• Adri provides brief descriptions and reasons why she is excited about each book.